Provençal seasoning is a very aromatic and delicious seasoning blend that conjures up the flavors, sights and sounds of the south of France and the Mediterranean coast. All good Provençal cooks have their own unique blend of herbs and spices that vary slightly, this here is my version. This is a great seasoning to grilled, …Read More

Rich, delicious, healthy and indulgent guacamole is the perfect warm weather side to chips, grilled meats, tacos and burritos. Now in all honesty my guacamole is healthy and filled with lots of healthy stuff but make no mistake this is not a low-calorie food so you really need to be careful with your portion sizes …Read More

A delicious tangy and savory spread like olive tapenade is the perfect accompaniment to any sandwich or spread on toasted or grilled whole wheat bread. There is a whole wheat sourdough I buy from a local bakery that I pop into the toaster and then spread some of this deliciousness over and I am in …Read More

Bread crumbs are an integral part to many dishes, giving a delicious crunchy topping or providing the volume and depth to stuffings. The problem is that when you buy bread crumbs at the store they are stale and taste so blah! A couple years ago I discovered this recipe and I’ve never ever bought store …Read More

Gremolata is a wonderful Italian tradition of adding a little burst of fresh flavor to long cooked deep flavored foods such as braises, stews and roasts. As a general rule I’ll add some fresh herbs that are the same I used in cooking the dish which gives a great contrast between the mellow deep flavors …Read More